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    Using 发霉 (fāméi) to express 'moldy'

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    发霉 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    发霉 means 'moldy' or 'to go moldy,' describing something that has developed mold. It is used as an adjective before nouns with 的, or as a verb to indicate that something has become moldy due to moisture or age.

    Examples

    • 衣柜里的衣服放太久都发霉了。

      Yīguì lǐ de yīfu fàng tài jiǔ dōu fāméi le.

      The clothes in the wardrobe have gotten moldy from being stored too long.

    • 下了一个月的雨，墙角开始发霉了。

      Xià le yī gè yuè de yǔ, qiángjiǎo kāishǐ fāméi le.

      After a month of rain, the corners of the walls have started to get moldy.

    • 发霉的面包千万不能吃，会拉肚子。

      Fāméi de miànbāo qiānwàn bù néng chī, huì lā dùzi.

      You must never eat moldy bread, or you'll get a stomachache.

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